The Countdown is On: One Month Until the Greatest Show on Ice

In just one month, the puck drops on the 2025-26 season as the NAHL Showcase takes over Blaine, Minnesota. Dubbed The Greatest Show on Ice, the NAHL Showcase runs September 25-28 at the NSC Super Rink and Fogerty Arena, where all 34 NAHL teams and elite Tier I programs hit the ice for four days of high-level hockey.

Now in its 22nd year, the Showcase has earned its reputation as the most scouted hockey event in North America. Over 300 scouts from NCAA Division I and III programs, USHL, and NHL organizations will be on-site, solidifying its role as the key opportunity for players to impress scouts and earn an opportunity at the next level. 

But the Showcase isn’t just about the NAHL. The event features 100+ T1ER teams at the 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U levels, including NAPHL member programs, Minnesota High Performance squads, and elite Tier I guest teams, all streamed live on NAHLtv.

Why It Matters: The Pathway Starts Here

The T1ER League continues to deliver the most complete development and exposure model in youth hockey. Powered by the full-time NAHL staff, T1ER offers more than just competition, it provides unmatched visibility and resources:

• Every game broadcast live on NAHLtv
• Real-time stats, highlights, and event awards
• Advanced scouting tools like NAScout and TPE Breakdown
• Multi-platform exposure generating millions of impressions annually

“The NAHL Showcase is just as important for T1ER players as it is for NAHL participants. It provides a first-hand look at the next level while gaining the exposure needed to be drafted or tendered. Last season, 75 T1ER players signed NAHL tenders, 20+ were drafted in the NAHL Entry Draft, and 7 more selected in the NAHL Futures Draft. With NAHL, USHL, and every NCAA Division I and III program in attendance, no other event offers this experience. This makes the T1ER League one of the nation’s top youth leagues—and its events truly unmatched,” said Dennis Vickers, NAHL Director of Player Personnel.

Simply put, no other youth league under USA Hockey offers a launchpad like this. From Blaine to the NAHL and beyond, the journey begins here, at the Showcase, where the next generation of hockey stars hits the ice.

The NAHL Showcase is the season’s only ticketed T1ER event. Tickets go on sale September 1, so don’t miss your chance to experience The Greatest Show on Ice live. Players and coaches receive complimentary passes, granting access to every NAHL game, including NTDP matchups.